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J446 BVG

1991 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,300 mi
Last recorded160,300 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 1991 Fiat Panda56,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ446 BVG
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 160,300 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Dec 2022 160,299 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 158,886 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 158,886 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 158,042 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 158,041 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 152,164 miles

Car has been prepared for Endurance events

Pass 25 Feb 2017 150,549 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 149,159 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 148,791 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 148,767 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 141,559 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2011 141,559 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2008 141,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 138,868 miles

THE ORIGIONAL TEST WAS ABANDONED DUE TO WATER LEAK. ALMOST ALL THE TEST HAD BEEN CARRIED OUT. FAST TRACK NOT POSSIBLE AS NO FAILURE ISSUED, HENCE MINIMAL TEST TIME ON THIS TEST.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 135,410 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 135,410 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

FLUID LEAK O/S/REAR BRAKE PLATE.

O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL PEREISHED.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Panda?

Based on 1,821,354 MOT tests across 128,867 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,123
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
128,867
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66,636
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,798
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 19,354
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 14,650
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,270
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J446 BVG is a 1991 Fiat Panda in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1991 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 56,816 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Panda fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66,636 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J446 BVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Panda typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 35 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J446 BVG registered?

J446 BVG is a 1991 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 September 1991.

Is J446 BVG safe to buy?

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